Krakow Poland - The Florence of the North - Page 2

Urbanista1 · July 31st, 2010, 04:47 PM

Thanks for sharing. I don't mind if people post their pics that show different faces of Krakow with a focus on its beauty. Next time I go I plan on showcasing Krakow's many museums although most of them are either under construction or renovation right now.

Next set of pics coming soon.

Urbanista1 · August 2nd, 2010, 12:46 AM

Outside the Medieval Walls

Urbanista1 · August 2nd, 2010, 09:50 PM

Around St. Mary's Basilica

The view down St. Florian Street to St. Mary's

View down Plac Matejko to the Barbican

View down Grodzka Street

Night fall and the Old City Hall Tower

rychlik · August 3rd, 2010, 04:51 AM

Very beautiful.

solchante · August 3rd, 2010, 12:29 PM

I really like that 2 towers...

Urbanista1 · August 3rd, 2010, 05:22 PM

Yes, I agree. The two towers of St.Mary's are very beautiful, but the interior is even more amazing. I will try to find some pics of that to show you.

***christos-greece*** · August 4th, 2010, 06:30 PM

For once again, very nice updates from Krakow

Urbanista1 · August 4th, 2010, 11:42 PM

It's always nice to hear from sunny Greece. Cheers

rychlik · August 5th, 2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Urbanista1

I do haved pics of Gdansk, but it was rainy when I was there, so most are too grey to post, but still very nice. I liked Poland a lot, but I think people that work in hotels and the service industry in Krakow could a little friendlier and polite. Maybe they're used to getting hit on

Warsaw was actually friendlier. My last time in Poland was 2008 and then 1994. So, the change has been dramatic. I know some people of Polish background who have just moved to Poland to start a business and I might be considering it too - would be an adventure, I'm sure

What kind of business? Were there any difficulties? I'm thinking of doing that.
I also can't believe Varsovians were friendly then Krakowians.

Urbanista1 · August 5th, 2010, 03:16 AM

Well, I'm looking for a place to live and am not sure what sort of business yet since my profession does not lend itself to being transferred to Poland mainly due to language barrier - my Polish is not great. It would be nice to chat about possibilities by e-mail in this forum if you want to brainstorm.

Let me clarify, Krakowians weren't rude, but they weren't as smiley faced as they were when I was there last. Then again, they had just gone through massive flooding and that presidential plane crash, so that would make anyone sombre. Service was good and they provided me with excellent help wherever I went, but they just didn't give that little bit extra everywhere. In Canada we are accustomed to friendly, albeit phoney, it's still nice.

When it comes to the banking industry, Canada could learn from Poland, excellent service there and very willing to consider business ventures.

Are you from Poland originally?

DocentX · August 5th, 2010, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rychlik

I also can't believe Varsovians were friendly then Krakowians.

Stereotypes ...

Urbanista1 · August 5th, 2010, 05:10 PM

I only came across some nasty old women in Warsaw wearing mohair berets - they yelled at me when I stepped on one old lady's toe by accident

Overall people in Warsaw were a little friendlier, but that's just one experience.

rychlik · August 6th, 2010, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urbanista1

Well, I'm looking for a place to live and am not sure what sort of business yet since my profession does not lend itself to being transferred to Poland mainly due to language barrier - my Polish is not great. It would be nice to chat about possibilities by e-mail in this forum if you want to brainstorm.

Let me clarify, Krakowians weren't rude, but they weren't as smiley faced as they were when I was there last. Then again, they had just gone through massive flooding and that presidential plane crash, so that would make anyone sombre. Service was good and they provided me with excellent help wherever I went, but they just didn't give that little bit extra everywhere. In Canada we are accustomed to friendly, albeit phoney, it's still nice.

When it comes to the banking industry, Canada could learn from Poland, excellent service there and very willing to consider business ventures.

Are you from Poland originally?

Yes I was born near Wroclaw. I am glad to hear that they are willing to take chances on small business ventures.

Urbanista1 · August 8th, 2010, 01:45 AM

Good luck with your business ventures in Poland.

ksionrze · August 8th, 2010, 02:06 AM

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but they just didn't give that little bit extra everywhere.

What do you mean by that?

madridhere · August 8th, 2010, 02:12 AM

Beautiful city and beautiful pictures.

Thanks very much for showing it. It´s very well preserved and with a lot of historical places.

Urbanista1 · August 8th, 2010, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksionrze

What do you mean by that?

what I mean't was that they just seemed tired most of the time and not all that thrilled that I was there. maybe it was just me, because the heat wave made me miserable too.

ksionrze · August 8th, 2010, 02:30 AM

I just think it's different culture and most people rather don't smile without a reason. It's hard for employer to force the smiles upon his employees. Also wages aren't to high (especially in service industry) so they don't have motivation to make efforts

Urbanista1 · August 8th, 2010, 05:55 AM

The service industry in Toronto pays very poor wages too, but I think in our Canadian and English culture its common to smile or laugh when one is uncomfortable or when greeting someone to put them at ease, especially when they are in a strange city. Regardless of all that, I must say I was impressed by how consistently honest and helpful people were.

Urbanista1 · August 8th, 2010, 09:16 PM

What makes Krakow ever more interesting and has brought me back again and again is that there is so much to do in the vicinity of the city - the castles along the Eagles Route built by Casimir the Great like Pieskowa Skala, the 10th Century Tyniec Monastery, whitewater rafting along the Dunajec, the Carpathian mountains for walking tours and skiing in winter, smaller historic towns like Zbiecz and Wieliczka with its UNESCO designated salt mines. I went there in 2008 for the second time. It appeared that a fair bit of restoration had been done and some new galleries were opened. These salt mines are out of this world - miners chistled away at rock salt for hundreds of years to create underground cathedrals and various sculptures. They are a great place for people with lung problems.

I have included a few just for a taste. Unfortunately you have to pay to photograph the most amazing things.

July 31st, 2010, 04:47 PM	#21
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	Thanks for sharing. I don't mind if people post their pics that show different faces of Krakow with a focus on its beauty. Next time I go I plan on showcasing Krakow's many museums although most of them are either under construction or renovation right now. Next set of pics coming soon. Last edited by Urbanista1; August 2nd, 2010 at 12:41 AM.

August 2nd, 2010, 12:46 AM	#22
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	Outside the Medieval Walls __________________ See Photos of Krakow - Florence of the North Warsaw Post-War Reconstruction to Present

August 2nd, 2010, 09:50 PM	#23
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	Around St. Mary's Basilica The view down St. Florian Street to St. Mary's View down Plac Matejko to the Barbican View down Grodzka Street Night fall and the Old City Hall Tower __________________ See Photos of Krakow - Florence of the North Warsaw Post-War Reconstruction to Present

August 4th, 2010, 06:30 PM	#27
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August 8th, 2010, 02:12 AM	#36
madridhere Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,138 Likes (Received): 42	Beautiful city and beautiful pictures. Thanks very much for showing it. It´s very well preserved and with a lot of historical places. __________________ La libertad, Sancho, es uno de los más preciosos dones que a los hombres dieron los cielos; con ella no pueden igualarse los tesoros que encierran la tierra y el mar: por la libertad, así como por la honra, se puede y debe aventurar la vida. Freedom, Sancho, is one of the most precious gifts that Heaven gave to men; with it the treasures of the earth and the sea can´t be compared; for freedom, and for honour, one can and one should give his life(Cervantes in "Don Quixote") Il faut être absolument moderne (Rimbaud)

August 3rd, 2010, 04:51 AM	#24
rychlik Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: HAMILTON Posts: 3,872 Likes (Received): 228	Very beautiful.

August 3rd, 2010, 12:29 PM	#25
solchante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Granada,España Posts: 463 Likes (Received): 22	I really like that 2 towers...

August 3rd, 2010, 05:22 PM	#26
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	Yes, I agree. The two towers of St.Mary's are very beautiful, but the interior is even more amazing. I will try to find some pics of that to show you.

August 4th, 2010, 11:42 PM	#28
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	It's always nice to hear from sunny Greece. Cheers

August 5th, 2010, 03:16 AM	#30
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	Well, I'm looking for a place to live and am not sure what sort of business yet since my profession does not lend itself to being transferred to Poland mainly due to language barrier - my Polish is not great. It would be nice to chat about possibilities by e-mail in this forum if you want to brainstorm. Let me clarify, Krakowians weren't rude, but they weren't as smiley faced as they were when I was there last. Then again, they had just gone through massive flooding and that presidential plane crash, so that would make anyone sombre. Service was good and they provided me with excellent help wherever I went, but they just didn't give that little bit extra everywhere. In Canada we are accustomed to friendly, albeit phoney, it's still nice. When it comes to the banking industry, Canada could learn from Poland, excellent service there and very willing to consider business ventures. Are you from Poland originally?

August 5th, 2010, 05:10 PM	#32
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	I only came across some nasty old women in Warsaw wearing mohair berets - they yelled at me when I stepped on one old lady's toe by accident Overall people in Warsaw were a little friendlier, but that's just one experience.

August 8th, 2010, 01:45 AM	#34
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	Good luck with your business ventures in Poland.

August 8th, 2010, 02:30 AM	#38
ksionrze Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 132 Likes (Received): 0	I just think it's different culture and most people rather don't smile without a reason. It's hard for employer to force the smiles upon his employees. Also wages aren't to high (especially in service industry) so they don't have motivation to make efforts

August 8th, 2010, 05:55 AM	#39
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	The service industry in Toronto pays very poor wages too, but I think in our Canadian and English culture its common to smile or laugh when one is uncomfortable or when greeting someone to put them at ease, especially when they are in a strange city. Regardless of all that, I must say I was impressed by how consistently honest and helpful people were.

August 8th, 2010, 09:16 PM	#40
Urbanista1 Location: Here and Now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,283 Likes (Received): 97	What makes Krakow ever more interesting and has brought me back again and again is that there is so much to do in the vicinity of the city - the castles along the Eagles Route built by Casimir the Great like Pieskowa Skala, the 10th Century Tyniec Monastery, whitewater rafting along the Dunajec, the Carpathian mountains for walking tours and skiing in winter, smaller historic towns like Zbiecz and Wieliczka with its UNESCO designated salt mines. I went there in 2008 for the second time. It appeared that a fair bit of restoration had been done and some new galleries were opened. These salt mines are out of this world - miners chistled away at rock salt for hundreds of years to create underground cathedrals and various sculptures. They are a great place for people with lung problems. I have included a few just for a taste. Unfortunately you have to pay to photograph the most amazing things.

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